Grand Tour including Bogota, Medellin, Nuqui, and Cocora Valley - 11 Days

Together with the best guides in Colombia, travel to the hidden wonders in Bogota, discover its famous attractions starting from the dynamic Medellin, to the vibrant streets and communities of Guatapé, and end finish adventure at the Pacific Coast. Indulge in the otherwordly landscapes of the coffee regions, and enjoy a cup of coffee extracted from Colombia's 1st class coffee beans. 

Day 1: Bogota

A van will pick you upon your arrival in Bogota, from the airport you will travel for about 30 mins. You will be staying in Casa Deco, located in the heart of the city. Enjoy the rest of the evening, resting, or feel free to scroll the nearby streets in this free time. 

Day 2: Bogota

After your breakfast, your walking tour to explore the center of Bogota will start. This tour will take you to iconic places in the city, your first stop will be the vibrant houses in la Candelaria. This appealing place is filled with brightly colored houses, balconies that are carved out of wood, and streets filled with bougainvilleas. Your next stops will be the Plaza de Bolivar and the Chorro de Quevedo Plaza, these places are filled with locals artists, colonial buildings are preserved, and standing up to this date on these plazas. Your lunch will be served in a traditional restaurant in La Candelaria. After your lunch, you will head to the Gold Museum to discover the biggest collection of pre-Colombian items. Your last stop will be the Botero Museum which holds the largest collection of works and the masterpieces of Fernando Botero a famous Colombian impressionist, and modernist artist. 

Day 3: Bogota: The Coffee Region

A van will drop you off at Bogota airport for your flight to Armenia, the coffee region of Bogota. You will stay in a typical hacienda, and your tour will start in the afternoon. On your afternoon guided tour you will the coffee farm and run down the whole coffee production. Discover the secret behind the famous Colombian coffee and why it is "special". You will head back to the hacienda before the afternoon ends, you still have plenty of free time to enjoy the pool or stroll around the hacienda before your dinner. 

Day 4: Cocora Valley Tour

Together with your local guide, you will depart to Salento after your breakfast in the hacienda. You will travel for about 3 hours and will be staying in Hacienda Villa Nora. Walkthrough the coffee, banana and pineapple plantations on this trip. An hour and a half walking tour in Cocora Valley will commence after you settle down in the hacienda, as the staff back in the hacienda prepares your lunch made from a local specialty ingredient -- trout. In the late afternoon, after lunch, you will head to a traditional village for an afternoon walking tour. Next, you will head back to the hacienda to end your day and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. 

Day 5: Quindo Village 

Breakfast will be served in the hacienda. You will visit traditional villages in the Quindio region riding a 4x4 vehicle. Enjoy the scenic views such, as you visit the following villages: Córdoba, Pijao, Buenavista, Filandia (subject to change). You will be given a lot of photo opportunities and so a few stops will be made along the way to capture the beauty of the place.

Day 6: Pereira, Medellin  

After your breakfast, you will travel for about 5hrs to the second famous city in Colombia, which is Medellin dubbed as the "City of Eternal Spring". You will be staying at Le Parc in Medellin. From houses to the streets, museums to theatres and galleries, Medellin is rich in cultural and historical value. Settle and take a quick rest, in the afternoon you will embark on a panoramic tour of the city as you visit the following places: el Pueblito Paisa, el Parque San Antonio, la Plazuela de San Ignacio, the avenue La Playa, the Metropolitan Church and you will make a quick stop in la Plaza Botero. After visiting these please, you will head to the "la zona Norte" of Medellin and will be visiting these places: Casa de la Musica, la Universidad de Antioquia, and the Botanical Gardens. To end your tour, your last stop will be the Plaza Mayor convention and the exhibition center. Immerse in the Theatro Metropolitano, el Edificio Inteligente, and el Parque de Los Pies Delcalzos. You will head back to Poblado, and you will make a quick visit if el Parque de las Luces as you head back to enjoy your free time for the evening

Day 7: Guatape

You will travel for about 3 hours to the vibrant city of Guatape after your breakfast in Le Parc. You will visit the iconic El Peñol, and get to see the marvelous view of landscapes, lagoons, and the colorful houses in the villages. You will have a typical Paisa lunch down in the village and will head back to Medellin before the night falls.

Day 8: Medellin to Nuqui 

You will be dropped off at the airport early in the morning, after your breakfast for your flight to Nuqui and the Pacific Coast. Your guide will be waiting at the arrival area in Nuqui and will take on a boat ride to the beaches of Guachalito. Lunch will be at la Playa del Cantil. After your lunch, you walk for about an hour at the famous waterfalls, la Cascada del Amor. You will head to la Playa del Cantil for the night. Dinner will be served in la Playa del Cantil. 

Day 9: Los Termales 

You will depart from la Playa del Cantil and head for 15 minutes boat ride in the sea for whale watching, lunch will be served on the El Cantil beach. Enjoy your free time at the beach, swimming, or bathing in the sun after your afternoon hike to Los Termales village to Rio Terco.  Dinner will be served in la Playa del Cantil after your afternoon activities. 

Whale watching is possible in the months between June to mid-October. On off-seasons, it is replaced by a walk in the jungle.

Day 10: Los Termales: Whole Day Whale Watching

You will depart once again for your 2nd viewing of the whales in the Pacific. Lunch will be served at El Cantil beach. Spend the whole afternoon lounging at the beach and taking in the Pacific breeze. Dinner will be back at the lodge. 

Day 11 Nuqui - Medellin

You travel for about 45 mins via boat after your breakfast, a van will be waiting for you to be dropped off at Nuqui Airport for your flight to Medellin. Depending on your provided itinerary, you may head straight to the hotel or to the international airport when you arrive in Medellin. 

Included:

• Accommodation
• Private Tour
• Local guide
• Meals as mentioned
• Van Transfers
• Boat Transfers
• Entrance fees -- where necessary

Excluded:

• Taxes
• Domestic and International Airline Tickets 
• Tips
• Visas
• Drinks
• Travel and medical insurance
• Personal items such as sunscreen, insect repellant, souvenirs, etc